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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,510

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,274

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142016
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $21,700
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $20,766
Navigation system 1,100      
Cargo net 87 87 87 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198 275
Remote start 436 436 436 350
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74  
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36  
Ultimate Package       1,800
Cargo tray       80
Floor mats       125
Rear spoiler       295
Navigation system 975      
Cargo net 56 56 56 41
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128 248
Remote start 328 328 328 316
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48  
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23  
Ultimate Package       1,638
Cargo tray       64
Floor mats       100
Rear spoiler       266
Options (change) 1,931 831 831 2,975
Options (change) 1,558 583 583 2,673
Destination 825 825 825 835
Total Price $30,751 $31,651 $34,651 $25,510
Total Invoice $28,605 $29,459 $32,244 $24,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,301
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,596
Model Year2014201420142016
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4145hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,751$31,651$34,651$25,510
Adjustments for Features-2,940-3,140-3,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,811$28,511$31,311$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$28,605$29,459$32,244$24,274
Adjustments for Features-2,735-2,923-3,1080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,870$26,536$29,136$24,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$666$3,266$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2014201420142016
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive, small   $5
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,195$6,395$6,595$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$3,140$3,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,735-2,923-3,1080

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20142016
ModelForesterElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in179.1 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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